Senior Manager, Growth Cohort, Sportsbook

Fanatics • New York, NY

7d

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Cohort Growth – Sportsbook to execute the
strategy for growing and maximizing player volume and value across the customer
lifecycle.

You’ll partner closely with the Senior Director of Growth to bridge the gap
between Marketing, Product, and the Trading floor. This role is perfect for a
data-fluent marketer who understands that a player’s "first bet" experience is
deeply tied to the sporting calendar. You will build the "connective tissue"
between high-traffic sporting events (Super Bowl, March Madness, EPL kickoff)
and long-term commercial outcomes.

Requirements

• 7plus years of experience in growth marketing, CRM, or lifecycle strategy—specifically within Sports Betting, iGaming, or high-velocity digital marketplaces.
• Sports Market Fluency: A deep understanding of the sports calendar and betting-specific behaviors (e.g., parlay preference vs. straight bets, in-play vs. pre-match).
• Proven Track Record: Experience driving retention in a seasonal industry, specifically managing "churn" after major sporting events conclude.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in cohort analysis; you should be able to explain how a cohort acquired during the NFL Playoffs differs in value from one acquired during the NBA mid-season.
• Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex betting data into actionable narratives for leadership, especially regarding "hold" percentages and promotional reinvestment.
• Operational Agility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where strategies may need to pivot based on real-world match results or major injuries.

Responsibilities

• Execute Seasonal Cohort Strategy: Own the management of new player cohorts acquired during key tentpole events. Implement strategies to maximize Initial NGR and ensure players acquired for a specific event (e.g., the World Cup) are successfully cross-sold into the broader sports offering.
• Optimize the Funnel: Map and refine the journey from registration to first deposit. Collaborate with CRM and Product to ensure a seamless "first-bet" experience that can handle the high-velocity traffic spikes typical of pre-match windows.
• Event-Driven Promotional Strategy: Partner with the Promotions and Trading teams to design incentives (Odds Boosts, Insurance Bets) that balance high-volume acquisition with margin health.
• Dynamic Intake Analysis: Analyze cohort performance by acquisition source and entry event. Identify which sports or leagues produce the highest LTV players and report insights on CAC vs. early-life ROI to Sportsbook leadership.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the primary bridge between Acquisition, Brand, and the Trading/Odds-making teams. Ensure promotional spend aligns with the sports schedule, volume targets, and commercial risk profiles.
• Reporting: Lead reporting of new player volume, early-life value, and marketing spend. Actively partner with Finance and Analytics to identify performance gaps, working cross-functionally to optimize activity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed